Al-Ittihad secured a crucial victory over Al-Taawoun on April 29, 2026, at King Abdullah Stadium, maintaining their competitive edge in the Saudi Pro League standings. The match ended with a score of 2-0, allowing Al-Ittihad to climb to sixth place in the league.
Houssem Aouar opened the scoring for Al-Ittihad with a goal in the 19th minute. Youssef En-Nesyri added another goal in the 52nd minute, solidifying the win for his team. This result follows a recent victory for Al-Taawoun against Al Najma.
Key statistics from the match:
- Final score: Al-Ittihad 2, Al-Taawoun 0
- Goals: Houssem Aouar (19′), Youssef En-Nesyri (52′)
- Al-Ittihad’s points total increased to 48
- Al-Taawoun remained at 49 points
- League positions: Al-Ittihad sixth, Al-Taawoun fifth
The last five encounters between these clubs have seen Al-Ittihad winning three times and Al-Taawoun none, with two matches ending in draws. The best result for Al-Taawoun against Al-Ittihad was a 1-1 draw back in October 2023.
Al-Ittihad’s recent performance included two wins and three losses over their last five matches. In contrast, Al-Taawoun managed to score in every match during their last five outings.
The match was an important part of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season. Observers expect both teams to continue competing fiercely as they approach the final stretch of the league.